Meanwhile

While I was making the corner for baby Russ brother in law came to help get us a new tub put in. Because ours looked like this.

I should have gotten closer to the bottom. It was a kind of dirty that could not get cleaned. They thought I should be the first to break the tile since the new tub is for me to birth in.

Too bad I was not string enough/too nervous to actually break through.

Russ had a lot of fun though.

Once they got it all broken up.

Russ (and a lot of the house) was very dirty and dusty. and William wanted in the picture.

I will always take my children's picture.

Almost ready for the tub.

Just looking at this picture makes me want to take a shower. It was not fun living in this house that weekend.

But now it is all finished and beautiful. There are a few touch ups with paint and a light fixture to put up and then I will post some pictures.

Lets just say that I am relieved to have that project mostly done.

Hey fall

I am just going to pretend like you are here, okay. Because I can't wait anymore.

A corner for baby

I decided that this little baby is going to sleep in our room. I don't have an extra room to put him in and it is just easier when you are nursing to have them in your room. At least that is what I think. I don't know how long he will stay in here, we will play that by ear.

Our room is very small so I was happy when I found a bassinet for $4.00 that fit just perfectly in the corner of my room.

I decided that it looked kind of sad and plain and I figured since this little guy isn't getting a nursery he should at least have a nice corner.

So I got to work, Russ took pictures of me because it is funny to see me sitting on the floor.

Here is the finished product. Nothing fancy, but just cute enough for me.

Want to know what the "J" stands for? - Joseph. I have known for a long time that I wanted to name a boy Joseph and while Russ and I were watching conference this last weekend we both had it confirmed to us that that is indeed his name.

Love the little shoes I just found and the wooden rocking horse Russ parents sent us from Norway when William was born. Haven't decided what picture to put in the frame yet. William wants to wait and put a picture of the baby so we will probably do that.

okay buddy boy - your "room" is ready, come on out.

First haircut

I have never felt a need to cut Gracie's hair except she had this curl or two in the back that were longer than the others. It sorta looked like a tail.

So aunt Ashley cut it while she was playing with Sam and I don't think she ever even knew what was happening. Sam was having a good time too...

Until Gracie growled at him.

Feelings

These pictures of baby Sam pretty much sum up my feelings the past few days.
"I am so ready to have this baby! Things are good, I got so much done and I am ready."

Then I look around the house some more, or think of one more thing.
"I am so not ready, but my body is ready to be done."

How quickly feelings can change.

Happiness

It is getting together with family. This is my oldest brother, Kent's family. We got to make the trek out to Phoenix again because like my sister in law, my niece got baptized.

Here is beautiful Alexis giving Connie a hug. She wasn't crazy about the jumpsuit, but she looked beautiful. I am so happy she has the gospel of Jesus Christ in her life. I have said it before and I will say it again - forever, it is my peace, comfort, and joy.

William wore his boots and brought a walking stick. Little boys can be so cool, they can also be really disruptive during a baptism.

After it was over we went to get some ice cream, and I was happy about that. This baby inside me has a sweet tooth. It was also my mothers birthday that day and somehow I managed not to get a picture of her. Go figure.

Macho man

William found some wieghts. I love every single one of these pictures. And how strong he thinks he is.